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The Leetonia Series in Virginia
Author(s) -
Wilson Glenn V.
Publication year - 1958
Publication title -
soil science society of america journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1435-0661
pISSN - 0361-5995
DOI - 10.2136/sssaj1958.03615995002200060023x
Subject(s) - podzol , soil water , soil series , geology , appalachian region , environmental science , soil science , earth science , soil classification , physical geography , geography
The Leetonia soils occur in small areas throughout the Appalachian region of Virginia. They are characteristic Podzols of the region and are developed in highly siliceous parent material having low base status. Detailed field and laboratory studies were made of 3 profiles of the Leetonia soils, and field studies were made of 2 associated soils. The interplay and effects of the various soil‐forming factors are illustrated by this study. Although the Leetonia soils are of minor extent, their contrast with associated soils in the landscape gives them stature in the study of the effects of soil‐forming processes.